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With access to six or more hours of direct sun, they burst with vibrant color, texture, and ecological activity throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"902\" class=\"\"\u003eAdapted to the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais region’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eearly successional habitats, meadows, alvars, and open woodlands\u003c\/strong\u003e, these species support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects while withstanding summer heat and dry conditions. From striking wildflowers to sturdy grasses and shrubs, this collection brings biodiversity and resilience to sun-drenched landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1120\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, sunny borders\u003cbr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open fields, roadside plantings, south-facing yards, dry or rocky soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-cordifolium","title":"Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Fr: aster à feuilles cordées | En: heart-leaved aster, blue wood aster)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"415\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eSymphyotrichum cordifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue Wood Aster, Cordleaf Aster\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aster à feuilles cordées\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"786\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"473\"\u003emust-have for fall gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eurban and partially shaded spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bursts into bloom from \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eSeptember through November\u003c\/strong\u003e, often providing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"646\"\u003efinal splash of colour before winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"686\"\u003elavender to soft white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a welcome sight late in the season and serve as an important \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"785\"\u003enectar source for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1019\" class=\"\"\u003eThis aster grows well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"839\"\u003epart shade to full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and is adaptable to a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\"\u003esoil conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This plant is great for \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"744\"\u003erestoration projects\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"772\"\u003econtrolling erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ethick root system\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps hold soil in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1098\" class=\"\"\u003eBladder Sedge also provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eimportant habitat for wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"945\"\u003ewetland birds like ducks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"997\"\u003einsects and other small creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a great choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003erain gardens, wetland edges, or low spots in your yard\u003c\/strong\u003e that stay moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1522\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to early summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needs moist to wet soil; can handle flooding but not drought\u003cbr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows in sandy, loamy, or clay soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wetlands, streambanks, pond edges\u003cbr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps prevent erosion, supports birds and insects\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not edible\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088603971828,"sku":"CAREINTUM","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/bladder1.jpg?v=1661270293"},{"product_id":"agrimonia-striata","title":"Agrimonia striata (Fr: aigremoine striée \/ En: Wood Agrimony)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Agrimony\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAgrimonia striata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roadside agrimony \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWood Agrimony is a tall, graceful native wildflower that brings late-summer interest to woodland edges, meadows, and naturalized gardens. 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It can be controlled by mowing, and thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003esunny, moderately moist\u003c\/strong\u003e soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2003\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5 to 5 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: August to November\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, loose, well-drained preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fields, forest edges, riverbanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late-season nectar source, soil stabilizer\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes – edible tubers (high in inulin; may cause digestive sensitivity)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088606560500,"sku":"HELITUBER","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/tuberosus3.jpg?v=1662729317"},{"product_id":"mentha-canadensis","title":"Mentha canadensis (Fr: menthe du Canada | En: Canada mint)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eMentha canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or Canada mint, is the only true mint species native to our region. Unlike most cultivated mints that bear flowers only at the tip, this species is easy to identify when in bloom thanks to its clusters of pale pink to lavender flowers emerging from the leaf axils along the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eIts flavour is exceptional—similar to peppermint and spearmint, yet distinct in its own right. I personally use this species for all my mint needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eBeyond its culinary uses, Canada mint is an excellent pollinator plant. 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It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003elow-growing, herbaceous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that tolerates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003erange of soils and light conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003emoderate to moist soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1153\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eedible\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eyoung leaves can be eaten raw or cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they tend to become \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003etough and bitter later in the season\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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(\u003cem data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eBalsamic\u003c\/em\u003e vinegar, by contrast, contains no balsam—it was named for its supposed curative effects.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1580\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the Ottawa Valley, balsam is also produced by Balsam Poplar and certain willows, making Balsam Fir part of a broader family of aromatic native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1979\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eDespite its cultural significance, Balsam Fir remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eunderused in landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is shade tolerant, grows in a range of soils, and prefers cool, moist conditions. 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Before European colonization and the advent of the timber trade, these trees were the giants of the Ottawa Valley, with some individuals historically reaching over 40 metres in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1062\" class=\"\"\u003eThis iconic tree holds deep cultural significance. It is Ontario’s provincial tree and is revered by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eTree of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eSkaęhetsiˀkona\u003c\/em\u003e), symbolizing the unity of the original Five Nations. The five needles in each fascicle represent this union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1487\" class=\"\"\u003eEcologically, Eastern White Pine is foundational. Its seeds, nestled within slender cones, provide vital nourishment to a wide range of wildlife, including songbirds, pine squirrels, and chipmunks. A great variety of insects—including beetles, butterflies, and moths—rely on the needles, bark, and cones. Some, such as the Eastern Pine Elfin (\u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCallophrys niphon\u003c\/em\u003e), are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003especialists\u003c\/strong\u003e that feed exclusively on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1830\" class=\"\"\u003eWhite Pine thrives in well-drained soils, often establishing on sandy soils, granite outcrops, and in dry pine-oak savannahs. It is intolerant of heavy, poorly drained soils, but very tolerant of acidic or alkaline conditions. It is an excellent keystone species to include in native plantings, woodland restorations, or cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1835\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2361\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 40 m historically\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring (pollen cones); seed cones mature over 2 years\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry to moderate (intolerant of poorly drained soils)\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alkaline to acidic; often sandy or rocky\u003cbr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock barrens, sandy sites, pine savannah, dry forests\u003cbr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wildlife food source, specialist insect host, structural habitat for birds\u003cbr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not typically consumed, but needles can be used for tea (rich in vitamin C), buds for delicious shortbread cookies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Pépinière pour la Terre","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011806572788,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011806605556,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011806638324,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011806671092,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806703860,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806736628,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/strobus3.jpg?v=1662748200"},{"product_id":"prunus-pensylvanica","title":"Prunus pensylvanica (Fr: cerisier de Pennsylvanie | En: pin cherry)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"320\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ePin Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"472\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"342\"\u003ePrunus pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fire Cherry, Bird Cherry (not to be confused with \u003cem data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003ePrunus padus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cerisier de Pennsylvanie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"757\" class=\"\"\u003ePin Cherry is our only native representative of the \u003cem data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"534\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e subgenus \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eCerasus\u003c\/em\u003e—the same group as the celebrated Japanese cherry blossoms. Its springtime display of delicate white-pinkish flowers rivals any ornamental cherry and brings a touch of natural elegance to wild landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eThis small, fast-growing, and short-lived tree is typical of early successional forests and disturbed areas. After forest fires or windthrow, Pin Cherry often springs up en masse from long-lived seedbanks in the soil—sometimes sprouting from beneath the roots of century-old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1294\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fruit is bright red and edible, though more tart than sweet. While it is less commonly used than chokecherry or black cherry, it can be made into jams, syrups, or sauces when sweetened. 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As a mature tree, it is easily identified by its dark, flaky, scaled bark. Young trees can resemble chokecherry but can be distinguished by their single trunk and the fine fuzz on the underside of the leaf midvein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003eIn spring, it produces fragrant white flower clusters that develop into small, dark purple to black fruits. These cherries are more palatable than those of chokecherry for many people, though taste can vary considerably between trees. The fruit is best used in syrups, jellies, pies, or fermented into wine or liqueurs. The nickname “Rum Cherry” comes from its historical use in flavouring rum and other spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1490\" class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all \u003cem data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the pits and other parts of the plant (except the fleshy fruit) contain compounds that can release cyanide. You may notice a faint almond scent when crushing leaves or twigs—this is the signature of those compounds. Do not consume the pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1702\" class=\"\"\u003eTraditionally, the inner bark was used in tonics and cough syrups—likely the reason many associate cherry flavour with medicine. 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These species rarely harm the tree and support a food web that includes birds like cuckoos, jays, and parasitic wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3283\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eDiseases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eBlack Cherry is susceptible to Black Knot (\u003cem data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eApiosporina morbosa\u003c\/em\u003e), a native fungal disease that forms black galls on branches. While a minor issue in natural ecosystems, it can become problematic in orchards or with non-native \u003cem data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species. 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